Mike Tyson's fans relieved he wasn’t ‘KO’d’ by Jake Paul in first round of Netflix's boxing match

ARLINGTON, TEXAS: Jake Paul won the highly-anticipated boxing match against legendary boxer Mike Tyson (79-73) by a unanimous decision on Friday, November 15, as the match went through all eight rounds.

However, several of Mike Tyson's fans were also relieved that the legendary wasn’t ‘KO’d’ by Jake Paul in the very first round of Netflix's blockbuster boxing match.

Jake Paul wins boxing match against Mike Tyson

Jake Paul was humble about his victory after the fight, saying, "First and foremost, Mike Tyson … it’s such an honor. Let’s give it up for Mike, he’s a legend. He’s the greatest to ever do it. He’s the GOAT. I look up to him, I’m inspired by him, and we wouldn’t be here today without him."

Tyson also spoke about the fight as he said, "I didn’t prove nothing to anybody, only to myself" and also gave props to Paul as an athlete, saying, "He’s a very good fighter."

The fight took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Roy Jones Jr, Kate Abdo, and Rosie Perez took the commentating duties. Before the fight, Netflix released the docuseries 'Countdown: Paul vs Tyson' about the two athletes preparing for the event, according to Variety.

The match between Tyson and Paul was the biggest boxing gate outside of Las Vegas in US history, surpassing $17.8 million views and more than 70,000 people in attendance, according to Deadline.

MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said, "Breaking records like this is exactly what MVP was built to do—bring the biggest, most electrifying events to fans worldwide."

"Jake Paul, Amanda Serrano, and MVP are redefining what’s possible in combat sports, and we’re thrilled to partner with Netflix to make history at AT&T Stadium," the co-founder added.

Mike Tyson's fans relieved he wasn’t ‘KO’d’ by Jake Paul

Mike Tyson fans were relieved that he wasn't 'KO'd' by Jake Paul and was not seriously injured during the hyped-up match. 

A user wrote on X, "He's 58 and he didn't get KO'd.. Mike Tyson was the GOAT & Still the GOAT.. Respect Legends never fade! What an epic fight" while one added, "Those calling it a boring match are probably dealing with back pain at a young age, yet still have the audacity to write off a 58-year-old legend as 'finished'."

Another wrote, "Jake Paul won but Mike Tyson will remain a King! He's a retired fighter! He didn't get KO'D! He's 58! Massive respect!" One mentioned, "Respect to Jake for letting Tyson lose with dignity. He could have KO’d him any time he wanted, but he allowed Mike to go down respectfully."

A user stated, "Logan Paul Disrespected Mike Tyson The Boxing Legend , Logan Paul Needs To Be Ko’d." Another commented, "Me if I see Mike Tyson’s cheeks & him KO’d in the same night."

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